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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.09, 427.02 and 162.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.09, 427.02 and 162.98 is: 244.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.09 : 427.02 = 162.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.09/427.02 = 162.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.09x = 427.02 × 162.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.09x = 69,593.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,593.58/285.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.11

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