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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.92, 427.08 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.92, 427.08 and 111.54 is: 167.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.92 : 427.08 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.92/427.08 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.92x = 427.08 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.92x = 47,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,636.50/284.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.19

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