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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.41, 428.13 and 163.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.41, 428.13 and 163.70 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.41 : 428.13 = 163.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.41/428.13 = 163.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.41x = 428.13 × 163.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.41x = 70,084.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,084.88/285.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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