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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.04, 424.16 and 167.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.04, 424.16 and 167.54 is: 251.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.04 : 424.16 = 167.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.04/424.16 = 167.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.04x = 424.16 × 167.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.04x = 71,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,063.77/283.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.07

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