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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 424.83 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 424.83 and 110.03 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 424.83 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/424.83 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 424.83 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 46,744.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,744.04/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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