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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.28, 426.56 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.28, 426.56 and 168.76 is: 253.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.28 : 426.56 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.28/426.56 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.28x = 426.56 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.28x = 71,986.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,986.27/284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.22

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