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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.33, 426.51 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.33, 426.51 and 162.54 is: 243.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.33 : 426.51 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.33/426.51 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.33x = 426.51 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.33x = 69,324.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,324.94/284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.82

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