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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.77, 427.43 and 163.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.77, 427.43 and 163.14 is: 244.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.77 : 427.43 = 163.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.77/427.43 = 163.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.77x = 427.43 × 163.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.77x = 69,730.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,730.93/284.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.87

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