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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.30, 426.21 and 110.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.30, 426.21 and 110.87 is: 166.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.30 : 426.21 = 110.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.30/426.21 = 110.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.30x = 426.21 × 110.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.30x = 47,253.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,253.90/284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.21

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