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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.50, 422.40 and 167.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.50, 422.40 and 167.50 is: 251.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.50 : 422.40 = 167.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.50/422.40 = 167.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.50x = 422.40 × 167.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.50x = 70,752
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,752/281.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.34

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