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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.95, 428.58 and 112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.95, 428.58 and 112.45 is: 168.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.95 : 428.58 = 112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.95/428.58 = 112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.95x = 428.58 × 112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.95x = 48,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192.39/285.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.53

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