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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 426.39 and 110.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 426.39 and 110.91 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 426.39 = 110.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/426.39 = 110.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 426.39 × 110.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 47,290.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,290.91/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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