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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 425.72 and 162.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 425.72 and 162.07 is: 242.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 425.72 = 162.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/425.72 = 162.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 425.72 × 162.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 68,995.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,995.78/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.79

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