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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282, 423.12 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282, 423.12 and 168 is: 252.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282 : 423.12 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282/423.12 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282x = 423.12 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282x = 71,084.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,084.16/282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.07

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