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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 428.04 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 428.04 and 112.32 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 428.04 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/428.04 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 428.04 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 48,077.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,077.45/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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