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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.95, 424.52 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.95, 424.52 and 109.64 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.95 : 424.52 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.95/424.52 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.95x = 424.52 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.95x = 46,545.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,545.71/282.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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