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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.01, 424.44 and 167.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.01, 424.44 and 167.40 is: 251.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.01 : 424.44 = 167.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.01/424.44 = 167.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.01x = 424.44 × 167.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.01x = 71,051.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,051.26/283.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.06

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