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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.60, 426.36 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.60, 426.36 and 162.80 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.60 : 426.36 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.60/426.36 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.60x = 426.36 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.60x = 69,411.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,411.41/284.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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