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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.14, 427.10 and 163.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.14, 427.10 and 163.10 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.14 : 427.10 = 163.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.14/427.10 = 163.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.14x = 427.10 × 163.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.14x = 69,657.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,657.06/285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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