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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.79, 428.06 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.79, 428.06 and 163.29 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.79 : 428.06 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.79/428.06 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.79x = 428.06 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.79x = 69,897.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,897.92/284.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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