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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.10, 426.16 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.10, 426.16 and 110.82 is: 166.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.10 : 426.16 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.10/426.16 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.10x = 426.16 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.10x = 47,227.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,227.05/284.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.23

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