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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.82, 427.14 and 162.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.82, 427.14 and 162.96 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.82 : 427.14 = 162.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.82/427.14 = 162.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.82x = 427.14 × 162.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.82x = 69,606.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,606.73/284.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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