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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.38, 425.94 and 162.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.38, 425.94 and 162.58 is: 243.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.38 : 425.94 = 162.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.38/425.94 = 162.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.38x = 425.94 × 162.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.38x = 69,249.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,249.33/284.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.51

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