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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 426.03 and 110.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 426.03 and 110.55 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 426.03 = 110.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/426.03 = 110.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 426.03 × 110.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 47,097.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,097.62/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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