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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.99, 427.48 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.99, 427.48 and 106.92 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.99 : 427.48 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.99/427.48 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.99x = 427.48 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.99x = 45,705.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,705.89/284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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