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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.76, 426.98 and 163.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.76, 426.98 and 163.11 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.76 : 426.98 = 163.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.76/426.98 = 163.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.76x = 426.98 × 163.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.76x = 69,646.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,646.72/284.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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