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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 425.73 and 110.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 425.73 and 110.61 is: 165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 425.73 = 110.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/425.73 = 110.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 425.73 × 110.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 47,090.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,090.00/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.83

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