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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.64, 427.18 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.64, 427.18 and 113.76 is: 170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.64 : 427.18 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.64/427.18 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.64x = 427.18 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.64x = 48,596.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,596.00/284.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.73

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