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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.60, 424.98 and 110.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.60, 424.98 and 110.09 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.60 : 424.98 = 110.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.60/424.98 = 110.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.60x = 424.98 × 110.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.60x = 46,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,787.11/283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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