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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.60, 424.82 and 167.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.60, 424.82 and 167.72 is: 251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.60 : 424.82 = 167.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.60/424.82 = 167.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.60x = 424.82 × 167.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.60x = 71,250.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,250.81/283.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.24

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