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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.05, 425.85 and 162.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.05, 425.85 and 162.40 is: 243.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.05 : 425.85 = 162.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.05/425.85 = 162.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.05x = 425.85 × 162.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.05x = 69,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,158.04/284.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.47

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