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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.62, 426.12 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.62, 426.12 and 162.52 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.62 : 426.12 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.62/426.12 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.62x = 426.12 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.62x = 69,253.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,253.02/284.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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