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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 427.99 and 163.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 427.99 and 163.53 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 427.99 = 163.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/427.99 = 163.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 427.99 × 163.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 69,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,989.20/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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