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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.81, 425.73 and 110.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.81, 425.73 and 110.47 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.81 : 425.73 = 110.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.81/425.73 = 110.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.81x = 425.73 × 110.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.81x = 47,030.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,030.39/283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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