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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.48, 428.24 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.48, 428.24 and 163.48 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.48 : 428.24 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.48/428.24 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.48x = 428.24 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.48x = 70,008.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,008.68/285.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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