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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 424.74 and 167.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 424.74 and 167.70 is: 251.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 424.74 = 167.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/424.74 = 167.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 424.74 × 167.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 71,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,228.90/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.23

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