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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.82, 428.90 and 112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.82, 428.90 and 112.46 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.82 : 428.90 = 112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.82/428.90 = 112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.82x = 428.90 × 112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.82x = 48,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,233.10/285.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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