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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.28, 426.80 and 162.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.28, 426.80 and 162.64 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.28 : 426.80 = 162.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.28/426.80 = 162.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.28x = 426.80 × 162.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.28x = 69,414.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,414.75/284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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