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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.24, 427.50 and 163.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.24, 427.50 and 163.56 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.24 : 427.50 = 163.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.24/427.50 = 163.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.24x = 427.50 × 163.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.24x = 69,921.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,921.90/285.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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