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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.88, 424.34 and 109.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.88, 424.34 and 109.69 is: 164.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.88 : 424.34 = 109.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.88/424.34 = 109.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.88x = 424.34 × 109.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.88x = 46,543.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,543.18/282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.54

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