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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.71, 427.17 and 111.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.71, 427.17 and 111.46 is: 167.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.71 : 427.17 = 111.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.71/427.17 = 111.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.71x = 427.17 × 111.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.71x = 47,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,612.37/284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.23

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