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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.51, 428.25 and 112.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.51, 428.25 and 112.25 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.51 : 428.25 = 112.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.51/428.25 = 112.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.51x = 428.25 × 112.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.51x = 48,072.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,072.55/285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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