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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.30, 424.53 and 167.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.30, 424.53 and 167.77 is: 251.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.30 : 424.53 = 167.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.30/424.53 = 167.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.30x = 424.53 × 167.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.30x = 71,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,223.40/283.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.41

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