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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.35, 428.14 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.35, 428.14 and 163.58 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.35 : 428.14 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.35/428.14 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.35x = 428.14 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.35x = 70,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,035.30/285.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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