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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.59, 428.48 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.59, 428.48 and 112.34 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.59 : 428.48 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.59/428.48 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.59x = 428.48 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.59x = 48,133.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,133.58/285.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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