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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 425.30 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 425.30 and 110.21 is: 165.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 425.30 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/425.30 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 425.30 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 46,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,872.65/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.38

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