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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.12, 425.76 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.12, 425.76 and 162.12 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.12 : 425.76 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.12/425.76 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.12x = 425.76 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.12x = 69,022.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,022.80/284.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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