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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.80, 428.46 and 112.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.80, 428.46 and 112.37 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.80 : 428.46 = 112.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.80/428.46 = 112.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.80x = 428.46 × 112.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.80x = 48,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,146.05/285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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