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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.97, 426.71 and 162.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.97, 426.71 and 162.34 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.97 : 426.71 = 162.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.97/426.71 = 162.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.97x = 426.71 × 162.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.97x = 69,271.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,271.44/283.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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