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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.43, 427.91 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.43, 427.91 and 112 is: 167.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.43 : 427.91 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.43/427.91 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.43x = 427.91 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.43x = 47,925.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,925.92/285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.91

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