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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 426.12 and 110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 426.12 and 110.80 is: 166.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 426.12 = 110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/426.12 = 110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 426.12 × 110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 47,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,212.75/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.15

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