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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.12, 426.18 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.12, 426.18 and 113.08 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.12 : 426.18 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.12/426.18 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.12x = 426.18 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.12x = 48,192.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192.43/284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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