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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.45, 425.04 and 166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.45, 425.04 and 166.35 is: 249.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.45 : 425.04 = 166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.45/425.04 = 166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.45x = 425.04 × 166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.45x = 70,704.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,704.78/283.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.45

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