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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.96, 424.94 and 168.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.96, 424.94 and 168.13 is: 252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.96 : 424.94 = 168.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.96/424.94 = 168.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.96x = 424.94 × 168.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.96x = 71,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,444.32/282.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.49

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