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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.69, 426.50 and 162.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.69, 426.50 and 162.59 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.69 : 426.50 = 162.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.69/426.50 = 162.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.69x = 426.50 × 162.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.69x = 69,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,342.91/284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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