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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.73, 427.25 and 163.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.73, 427.25 and 163.09 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.73 : 427.25 = 163.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.73/427.25 = 163.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.73x = 427.25 × 163.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.73x = 69,680.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,680.20/284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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