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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.88, 426.80 and 168.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.88, 426.80 and 168.99 is: 253.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.88 : 426.80 = 168.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.88/426.80 = 168.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.88x = 426.80 × 168.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.88x = 72,124.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,124.09/284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.17

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