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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.92, 428.91 and 112.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.92, 428.91 and 112.65 is: 168.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.92 : 428.91 = 112.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.92/428.91 = 112.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.92x = 428.91 × 112.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.92x = 48,316.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,316.71/285.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.99

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