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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 426.92 and 111.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 426.92 and 111.23 is: 166.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 426.92 = 111.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/426.92 = 111.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 426.92 × 111.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 47,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,483.62/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.83

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