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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.84, 424.28 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.84, 424.28 and 109.52 is: 164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.84 : 424.28 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.84/424.28 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.84x = 424.28 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.84x = 46,467.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,467.15/282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.29

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