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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.20, 424.26 and 167.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.20, 424.26 and 167.45 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.20 : 424.26 = 167.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.20/424.26 = 167.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.20x = 424.26 × 167.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.20x = 71,040.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,040.22/283.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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