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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.86, 424.16 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.86, 424.16 and 109.49 is: 164.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.86 : 424.16 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.86/424.16 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.86x = 424.16 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.86x = 46,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,438.61/282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.18

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