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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.79, 426.56 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.79, 426.56 and 162.29 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.79 : 426.56 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.79/426.56 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.79x = 426.56 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.79x = 69,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,223.48/283.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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