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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.65, 426.96 and 168.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.65, 426.96 and 168.73 is: 253.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.65 : 426.96 = 168.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.65/426.96 = 168.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.65x = 426.96 × 168.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.65x = 72,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,042.06/284.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.09

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