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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.90, 428.69 and 112.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.90, 428.69 and 112.61 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.90 : 428.69 = 112.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.90/428.69 = 112.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.90x = 428.69 × 112.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.90x = 48,274.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,274.78/285.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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