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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.13, 426.11 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.13, 426.11 and 110.79 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.13 : 426.11 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.13/426.11 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.13x = 426.11 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.13x = 47,208.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,208.73/284.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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