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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 427 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 427 and 113.72 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 427 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/427 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 427 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 48,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,558.44/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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