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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.43, 427.97 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.43, 427.97 and 111.96 is: 167.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.43 : 427.97 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.43/427.97 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.43x = 427.97 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.43x = 47,915.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,915.52/285.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.87

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