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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.36, 424.79 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.36, 424.79 and 109.90 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.36 : 424.79 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.36/424.79 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.36x = 424.79 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.36x = 46,684.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,684.42/283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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