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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 427.36 and 111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 427.36 and 111.73 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 427.36 = 111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/427.36 = 111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 427.36 × 111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 47,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,748.93/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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