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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.27, 425.75 and 162.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.27, 425.75 and 162.23 is: 242.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.27 : 425.75 = 162.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.27/425.75 = 162.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.27x = 425.75 × 162.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.27x = 69,066.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,066.48/284.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.97

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