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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.57, 426.15 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.57, 426.15 and 168.03 is: 252.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.57 : 426.15 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.57/426.15 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.57x = 426.15 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.57x = 71,605.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,605.98/283.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.52

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