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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.23, 426.57 and 162.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.23, 426.57 and 162.55 is: 243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.23 : 426.57 = 162.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.23/426.57 = 162.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.23x = 426.57 × 162.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.23x = 69,338.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,338.95/284.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.95

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