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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.16, 427.04 and 168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.16, 427.04 and 168.63 is: 253.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.16 : 427.04 = 168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.16/427.04 = 168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.16x = 427.04 × 168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.16x = 72,010.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,010.89/284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.41

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