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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.34, 428.02 and 163.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.34, 428.02 and 163.34 is: 245.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.34 : 428.02 = 163.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.34/428.02 = 163.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.34x = 428.02 × 163.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.34x = 69,912.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,912.79/285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.02

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