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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.47, 425.43 and 110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.47, 425.43 and 110.21 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.47 : 425.43 = 110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.47/425.43 = 110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.47x = 425.43 × 110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.47x = 46,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,887.29/283.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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