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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.23, 427.97 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.23, 427.97 and 163.59 is: 245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.23 : 427.97 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.23/427.97 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.23x = 427.97 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.23x = 70,012.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,012.02/285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.46

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