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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.86, 425.96 and 168.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.86, 425.96 and 168.39 is: 252.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.86 : 425.96 = 168.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.86/425.96 = 168.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.86x = 425.96 × 168.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.86x = 71,726.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,726.56/283.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.68

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