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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.54, 426.38 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.54, 426.38 and 163.04 is: 244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.54 : 426.38 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.54/426.38 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.54x = 426.38 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.54x = 69,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,517.00/284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.31

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