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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.59, 425.07 and 168.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.59, 425.07 and 168.21 is: 252.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.59 : 425.07 = 168.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.59/425.07 = 168.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.59x = 425.07 × 168.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.59x = 71,501.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,501.02/283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.13

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