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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.83 and 110.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.83 and 110.56 is: 165.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.83 = 110.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.83 = 110.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.83 × 110.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 47,080.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080.55/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.91

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