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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.44, 427.86 and 112.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.44, 427.86 and 112.06 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.44 : 427.86 = 112.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.44/427.86 = 112.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.44x = 427.86 × 112.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.44x = 47,945.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,945.99/285.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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