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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.18, 427.31 and 111.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.18, 427.31 and 111.63 is: 167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.18 : 427.31 = 111.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.18/427.31 = 111.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.18x = 427.31 × 111.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.18x = 47,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,700.62/285.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.26

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