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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.63, 426.26 and 162.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.63, 426.26 and 162.53 is: 243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.63 : 426.26 = 162.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.63/426.26 = 162.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.63x = 426.26 × 162.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.63x = 69,277.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,277.09/284.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.40

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