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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.37, 424.79 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.37, 424.79 and 109.98 is: 164.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.37 : 424.79 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.37/424.79 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.37x = 424.79 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.37x = 46,717.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,717.85/283.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.87

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