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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.40, 419.96 and 166.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.40, 419.96 and 166.16 is: 248.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.40 : 419.96 = 166.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.40/419.96 = 166.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.40x = 419.96 × 166.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.40x = 69,780.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,780.55/280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.86

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