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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.33, 426.58 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.33, 426.58 and 111.03 is: 166.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.33 : 426.58 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.33/426.58 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.33x = 426.58 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.33x = 47,363.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,363.18/284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.58

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