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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 426.10 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 426.10 and 108.40 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 426.10 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/426.10 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 426.10 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 46,189.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,189.24/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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