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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 427.31 and 163.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 427.31 and 163.23 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 427.31 = 163.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/427.31 = 163.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 427.31 × 163.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 69,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,749.00/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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