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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.54, 428.24 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.54, 428.24 and 112.23 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.54 : 428.24 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.54/428.24 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.54x = 428.24 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.54x = 48,060.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,060.81/285.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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