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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 428.46 and 163.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 428.46 and 163.86 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 428.46 = 163.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/428.46 = 163.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 428.46 × 163.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 70,207.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,207.46/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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