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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.96, 425.58 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.96, 425.58 and 162.28 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.96 : 425.58 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.96/425.58 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.96x = 425.58 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.96x = 69,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,063.12/283.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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