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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.32, 427.96 and 111.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.32, 427.96 and 111.95 is: 167.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.32 : 427.96 = 111.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.32/427.96 = 111.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.32x = 427.96 × 111.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.32x = 47,909.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,909.56/285.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.92

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