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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.49, 426.87 and 168.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.49, 426.87 and 168.96 is: 253.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.49 : 426.87 = 168.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.49/426.87 = 168.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.49x = 426.87 × 168.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.49x = 72,123.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,123.96/284.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.52

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