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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 426.52 and 111.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 426.52 and 111.06 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 426.52 = 111.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/426.52 = 111.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 426.52 × 111.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 47,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,368.93/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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