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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.19, 426.17 and 110.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.19, 426.17 and 110.83 is: 166.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.19 : 426.17 = 110.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.19/426.17 = 110.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.19x = 426.17 × 110.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.19x = 47,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231.81/284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.20

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