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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284, 426.02 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284, 426.02 and 110.68 is: 166.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284 : 426.02 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284/426.02 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284x = 426.02 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284x = 47,151.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,151.89/284
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.03

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