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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.09, 425.90 and 110.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.09, 425.90 and 110.66 is: 165.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.09 : 425.90 = 110.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.09/425.90 = 110.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.09x = 425.90 × 110.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.09x = 47,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,129.54/284.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.90

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