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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.33, 427.87 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.33, 427.87 and 109.60 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.33 : 427.87 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.33/427.87 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.33x = 427.87 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.33x = 46,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,894.55/285.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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