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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.07, 427.53 and 163.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.07, 427.53 and 163.27 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.07 : 427.53 = 163.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.07/427.53 = 163.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.07x = 427.53 × 163.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.07x = 69,800.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,800.65/285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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