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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.42, 425.19 and 167.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.42, 425.19 and 167.96 is: 251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.42 : 425.19 = 167.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.42/425.19 = 167.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.42x = 425.19 × 167.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.42x = 71,414.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,414.91/283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.98

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