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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.32, 426.21 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.32, 426.21 and 111.10 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.32 : 426.21 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.32/426.21 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.32x = 426.21 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.32x = 47,351.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,351.87/284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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