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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 426.08 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 426.08 and 110.86 is: 166.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 426.08 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/426.08 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 426.08 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 47,235.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,235.02/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.22

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