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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.89, 425.59 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.89, 425.59 and 110.68 is: 165.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.89 : 425.59 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.89/425.59 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.89x = 425.59 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.89x = 47,102.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,102.96/283.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.92

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