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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 425.64 and 162.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 425.64 and 162.08 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 425.64 = 162.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/425.64 = 162.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 425.64 × 162.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 68,987.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,987.73/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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