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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.93, 424.98 and 168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.93, 424.98 and 168.09 is: 251.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.93 : 424.98 = 168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.93/424.98 = 168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.93x = 424.98 × 168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.93x = 71,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,434.89/283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.59

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