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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 426.33 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 426.33 and 162.54 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 426.33 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/426.33 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 426.33 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 69,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,295.68/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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