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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.90, 427.14 and 163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.90, 427.14 and 163 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.90 : 427.14 = 163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.90/427.14 = 163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.90x = 427.14 × 163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.90x = 69,623.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,623.82/284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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