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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.41, 426.54 and 111

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.41, 426.54 and 111 is: 166.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.41 : 426.54 = 111 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.41/426.54 = 111/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.41x = 426.54 × 111
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.41x = 47,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,345.94/284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.47

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