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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.26, 427.58 and 163.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.26, 427.58 and 163.63 is: 245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.26 : 427.58 = 163.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.26/427.58 = 163.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.26x = 427.58 × 163.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.26x = 69,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,961.96/285.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.26

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