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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.45, 427.48 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.45, 427.48 and 168.92 is: 253.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.45 : 427.48 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.45/427.48 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.45x = 427.48 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.45x = 72,208.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,208.96/284.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.86

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