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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.71, 427.31 and 113.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.71, 427.31 and 113.83 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.71 : 427.31 = 113.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.71/427.31 = 113.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.71x = 427.31 × 113.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.71x = 48,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,640.13/284.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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