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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 427.22 and 111.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 427.22 and 111.45 is: 167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 427.22 = 111.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/427.22 = 111.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 427.22 × 111.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 47,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,615.13/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.20

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