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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.23, 427.55 and 163.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.23, 427.55 and 163.24 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.23 : 427.55 = 163.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.23/427.55 = 163.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.23x = 427.55 × 163.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.23x = 69,791.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,791.38/285.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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