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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.32, 425.92 and 168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.32, 425.92 and 168.52 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.32 : 425.92 = 168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.32/425.92 = 168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.32x = 425.92 × 168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.32x = 71,776.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,776.04/284.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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