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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.91, 424.28 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.91, 424.28 and 109.47 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.91 : 424.28 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.91/424.28 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.91x = 424.28 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.91x = 46,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,445.38/282.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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