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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.51, 425.50 and 110.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.51, 425.50 and 110.30 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.51 : 425.50 = 110.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.51/425.50 = 110.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.51x = 425.50 × 110.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.51x = 46,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,933.44/283.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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