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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.07, 426.32 and 162.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.07, 426.32 and 162.42 is: 243.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.07 : 426.32 = 162.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.07/426.32 = 162.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.07x = 426.32 × 162.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.07x = 69,242.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,242.89/284.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.75

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