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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.16, 424.80 and 162.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.16, 424.80 and 162.20 is: 243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.16 : 424.80 = 162.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.16/424.80 = 162.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.16x = 424.80 × 162.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.16x = 68,902.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,902.56/283.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.33

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