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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.10, 424.79 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.10, 424.79 and 109.88 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.10 : 424.79 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.10/424.79 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.10x = 424.79 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.10x = 46,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,673.25/283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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