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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 427.64 and 163.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 427.64 and 163.29 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 427.64 = 163.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/427.64 = 163.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 427.64 × 163.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 69,828.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,828.52/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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