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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.39, 426.69 and 111.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.39, 426.69 and 111.05 is: 166.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.39 : 426.69 = 111.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.39/426.69 = 111.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.39x = 426.69 × 111.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.39x = 47,383.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,383.92/284.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.62

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