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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.31, 427.97 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.31, 427.97 and 111.98 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.31 : 427.97 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.31/427.97 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.31x = 427.97 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.31x = 47,924.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,924.80/285.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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