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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.35, 428.16 and 163.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.35, 428.16 and 163.66 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.35 : 428.16 = 163.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.35/428.16 = 163.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.35x = 428.16 × 163.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.35x = 70,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,072.67/285.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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