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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.57, 426.92 and 162.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.57, 426.92 and 162.91 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.57 : 426.92 = 162.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.57/426.92 = 162.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.57x = 426.92 × 162.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.57x = 69,551.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,551.01/284.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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