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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 426.18 and 160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 426.18 and 160.63 is: 240.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 426.18 = 160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/426.18 = 160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 426.18 × 160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 68,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,457.29/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.89

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