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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.77, 428.39 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.77, 428.39 and 112.55 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.77 : 428.39 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.77/428.39 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.77x = 428.39 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.77x = 48,215.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,215.29/285.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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