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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 427.20 and 163.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 427.20 and 163.44 is: 244.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 427.20 = 163.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/427.20 = 163.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 427.20 × 163.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 69,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,821.57/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.88

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