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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.91, 426.06 and 162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.91, 426.06 and 162 is: 243.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.91 : 426.06 = 162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.91/426.06 = 162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.91x = 426.06 × 162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.91x = 69,021.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,021.72/283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.12

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