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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.69, 426.74 and 168.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.69, 426.74 and 168.98 is: 253.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.69 : 426.74 = 168.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.69/426.74 = 168.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.69x = 426.74 × 168.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.69x = 72,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,110.53/284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.29

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