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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.77, 424.49 and 167.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.77, 424.49 and 167.94 is: 251.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.77 : 424.49 = 167.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.77/424.49 = 167.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.77x = 424.49 × 167.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.77x = 71,288.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,288.01/283.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.22

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