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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 425.07 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 425.07 and 110.03 is: 165.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 425.07 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/425.07 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 425.07 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 46,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,770.45/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.02

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