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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.49, 426.96 and 162.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.49, 426.96 and 162.86 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.49 : 426.96 = 162.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.49/426.96 = 162.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.49x = 426.96 × 162.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.49x = 69,532.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,532.57/284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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