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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.56, 427.44 and 163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.56, 427.44 and 163.48 is: 244.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.56 : 427.44 = 163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.56/427.44 = 163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.56x = 427.44 × 163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.56x = 69,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,877.89/285.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.70

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