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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.41, 428.31 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.41, 428.31 and 163.50 is: 245.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.41 : 428.31 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.41/428.31 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.41x = 428.31 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.41x = 70,028.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,028.69/285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.37

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