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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.17, 427.41 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.17, 427.41 and 111.69 is: 167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.17 : 427.41 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.17/427.41 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.17x = 427.41 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.17x = 47,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,737.42/285.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.40

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