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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.79, 428.27 and 112.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.79, 428.27 and 112.27 is: 168.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.79 : 428.27 = 112.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.79/428.27 = 112.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.79x = 428.27 × 112.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.79x = 48,081.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,081.08/285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.24

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