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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.81, 428.76 and 112.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.81, 428.76 and 112.43 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.81 : 428.76 = 112.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.81/428.76 = 112.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.81x = 428.76 × 112.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.81x = 48,206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,206.56/285.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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