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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.25, 426.11 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.25, 426.11 and 110.91 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.25 : 426.11 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.25/426.11 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.25x = 426.11 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.25x = 47,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,259.31/284.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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