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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.39, 425.18 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.39, 425.18 and 110.09 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.39 : 425.18 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.39/425.18 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.39x = 425.18 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.39x = 46,809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,809.40/283.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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