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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.74, 426.41 and 162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.74, 426.41 and 162.63 is: 243.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.74 : 426.41 = 162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.74/426.41 = 162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.74x = 426.41 × 162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.74x = 69,347.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,347.17/284.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.55

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