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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.99, 424.45 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.99, 424.45 and 109.68 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.99 : 424.45 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.99/424.45 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.99x = 424.45 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.99x = 46,553.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,553.68/282.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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