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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.31, 424.79 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.31, 424.79 and 109.83 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.31 : 424.79 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.31/424.79 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.31x = 424.79 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.31x = 46,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,652.96/283.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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