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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 428.27 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 428.27 and 112.16 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 428.27 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/428.27 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 428.27 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 48,034.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,034.76/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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