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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.08, 424.45 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.08, 424.45 and 109.61 is: 164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.08 : 424.45 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.08/424.45 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.08x = 424.45 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.08x = 46,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,521.57/283.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.34

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