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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 425.77 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 425.77 and 110.50 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 425.77 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/425.77 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 425.77 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 47,046.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,046.24/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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