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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.10, 423.58 and 167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.10, 423.58 and 167.11 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.10 : 423.58 = 167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.10/423.58 = 167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.10x = 423.58 × 167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.10x = 70,785.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,785.67/283.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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