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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.66, 425.51 and 110.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.66, 425.51 and 110.41 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.66 : 425.51 = 110.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.66/425.51 = 110.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.66x = 425.51 × 110.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.66x = 46,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,977.88/283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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