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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.47, 422.37 and 166.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.47, 422.37 and 166.15 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.47 : 422.37 = 166.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.47/422.37 = 166.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.47x = 422.37 × 166.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.47x = 70,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,175.72/281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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