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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.65, 428.47 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.65, 428.47 and 112.34 is: 168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.65 : 428.47 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.65/428.47 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.65x = 428.47 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.65x = 48,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,132.18/285.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.50

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