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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.43, 426.24 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.43, 426.24 and 162.66 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.43 : 426.24 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.43/426.24 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.43x = 426.24 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.43x = 69,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,332.20/284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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