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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.21, 428.02 and 163.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.21, 428.02 and 163.31 is: 245.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.21 : 428.02 = 163.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.21/428.02 = 163.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.21x = 428.02 × 163.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.21x = 69,897.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,897.40/285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.07

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