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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.55, 425.61 and 168.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.55, 425.61 and 168.72 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.55 : 425.61 = 168.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.55/425.61 = 168.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.55x = 425.61 × 168.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.55x = 71,808.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,808.92/284.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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