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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 425.46 and 110.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 425.46 and 110.37 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 425.46 = 110.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/425.46 = 110.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 425.46 × 110.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 46,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,958.02/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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