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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.04, 427.62 and 111.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.04, 427.62 and 111.72 is: 167.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.04 : 427.62 = 111.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.04/427.62 = 111.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.04x = 427.62 × 111.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.04x = 47,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,773.71/285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.60

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