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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.90, 425.74 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.90, 425.74 and 110.55 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.90 : 425.74 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.90/425.74 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.90x = 425.74 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.90x = 47,064.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,064.11/283.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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