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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.85, 425.88 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.85, 425.88 and 110.53 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.85 : 425.88 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.85/425.88 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.85x = 425.88 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.85x = 47,071.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,071.18/283.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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