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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.13, 426.73 and 163.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.13, 426.73 and 163.02 is: 243.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.13 : 426.73 = 163.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.13/426.73 = 163.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.13x = 426.73 × 163.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.13x = 69,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,565.52/285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.98

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