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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.07, 424.53 and 109.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.07, 424.53 and 109.67 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.07 : 424.53 = 109.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.07/424.53 = 109.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.07x = 424.53 × 109.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.07x = 46,558.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,558.86/283.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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