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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.94, 427.26 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.94, 427.26 and 111.54 is: 167.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.94 : 427.26 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.94/427.26 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.94x = 427.26 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.94x = 47,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,656.58/284.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.25

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