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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 426.32 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 426.32 and 168.98 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 426.32 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/426.32 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 426.32 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 72,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,039.55/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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