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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.13, 427.24 and 163.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.13, 427.24 and 163.47 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.13 : 427.24 = 163.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.13/427.24 = 163.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.13x = 427.24 × 163.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.13x = 69,840.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,840.92/285.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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