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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.90, 427.28 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.90, 427.28 and 163.10 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.90 : 427.28 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.90/427.28 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.90x = 427.28 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.90x = 69,686.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,686.42/284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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