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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.50, 426.42 and 162.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.50, 426.42 and 162.82 is: 244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.50 : 426.42 = 162.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.50/426.42 = 162.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.50x = 426.42 × 162.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.50x = 69,429.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,429.70/284.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.04

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