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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.32, 423.90 and 167.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.32, 423.90 and 167.88 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.32 : 423.90 = 167.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.32/423.90 = 167.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.32x = 423.90 × 167.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.32x = 71,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,164.33/283.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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