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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 423.20 and 168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 423.20 and 168 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 423.20 = 168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/423.20 = 168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 423.20 × 168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 71,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,097.60/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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