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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.58, 428.54 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.58, 428.54 and 121.04 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.58 : 428.54 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.58/428.54 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.58x = 428.54 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.58x = 51,869.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,869.28/285.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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