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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.85, 427.17 and 111.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.85, 427.17 and 111.51 is: 167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.85 : 427.17 = 111.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.85/427.17 = 111.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.85x = 427.17 × 111.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.85x = 47,633.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,633.73/284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.22

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