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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.13, 424.61 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.13, 424.61 and 109.79 is: 164.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.13 : 424.61 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.13/424.61 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.13x = 424.61 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.13x = 46,617.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,617.88/283.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.65

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