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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.73, 426.93 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.73, 426.93 and 111.27 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.73 : 426.93 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.73/426.93 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.73x = 426.93 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.73x = 47,504.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,504.22/284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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