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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.82, 425.62 and 168.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.82, 425.62 and 168.50 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.82 : 425.62 = 168.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.82/425.62 = 168.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.82x = 425.62 × 168.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.82x = 71,716.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,716.97/283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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