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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.98, 425.68 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.98, 425.68 and 110.54 is: 165.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.98 : 425.68 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.98/425.68 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.98x = 425.68 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.98x = 47,052.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,052.26/283.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.69

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