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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 426.57 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 426.57 and 111.03 is: 166.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 426.57 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/426.57 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 426.57 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 47,362.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,362.07/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.52

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