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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 426.04 and 110.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 426.04 and 110.70 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 426.04 = 110.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/426.04 = 110.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 426.04 × 110.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 47,162.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,162.63/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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