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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.24, 421.22 and 167.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.24, 421.22 and 167.32 is: 250.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.24 : 421.22 = 167.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.24/421.22 = 167.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.24x = 421.22 × 167.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.24x = 70,478.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,478.53/281.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.60

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