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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.45, 426.74 and 162.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.45, 426.74 and 162.79 is: 244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.45 : 426.74 = 162.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.45/426.74 = 162.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.45x = 426.74 × 162.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.45x = 69,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,467.12/284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.22

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