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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.97, 424.23 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.97, 424.23 and 109.61 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.97 : 424.23 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.97/424.23 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.97x = 424.23 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.97x = 46,499.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,499.85/282.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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