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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.29, 427.94 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.29, 427.94 and 112.04 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.29 : 427.94 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.29/427.94 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.29x = 427.94 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.29x = 47,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,943.70/285.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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