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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.85, 426.60 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.85, 426.60 and 162.88 is: 243.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.85 : 426.60 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.85/426.60 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.85x = 426.60 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.85x = 69,483.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,483.54/284.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.93

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