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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.51, 426.87 and 169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.51, 426.87 and 169.02 is: 253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.51 : 426.87 = 169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.51/426.87 = 169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.51x = 426.87 × 169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.51x = 72,149.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,149.57/284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.59

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