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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.92, 424.21 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.92, 424.21 and 109.55 is: 164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.92 : 424.21 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.92/424.21 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.92x = 424.21 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.92x = 46,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,472.99/282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.26

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