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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.52, 424.24 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.52, 424.24 and 168.01 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.52 : 424.24 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.52/424.24 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.52x = 424.24 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.52x = 71,275.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,275.08/283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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