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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.93, 427.05 and 111.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.93, 427.05 and 111.39 is: 166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.93 : 427.05 = 111.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.93/427.05 = 111.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.93x = 427.05 × 111.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.93x = 47,569.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,569.10/284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.95

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