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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.56, 425.36 and 110.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.56, 425.36 and 110.26 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.56 : 425.36 = 110.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.56/425.36 = 110.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.56x = 425.36 × 110.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.56x = 46,900.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,900.19/283.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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