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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.34, 426.57 and 168.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.34, 426.57 and 168.90 is: 253.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.34 : 426.57 = 168.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.34/426.57 = 168.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.34x = 426.57 × 168.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.34x = 72,047.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,047.67/284.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.39

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