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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.57, 424.98 and 168.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.57, 424.98 and 168.01 is: 251.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.57 : 424.98 = 168.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.57/424.98 = 168.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.57x = 424.98 × 168.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.57x = 71,399.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,399.83/283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.79

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