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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.86, 424.60 and 167.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.86, 424.60 and 167.44 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.86 : 424.60 = 167.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.86/424.60 = 167.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.86x = 424.60 × 167.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.86x = 71,093.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,093.54/282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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