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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.31, 426.69 and 168.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.31, 426.69 and 168.81 is: 253.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.31 : 426.69 = 168.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.31/426.69 = 168.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.31x = 426.69 × 168.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.31x = 72,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,029.61/284.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.35

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