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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.40, 426.84 and 162.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.40, 426.84 and 162.74 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.40 : 426.84 = 162.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.40/426.84 = 162.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.40x = 426.84 × 162.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.40x = 69,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,463.94/284.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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