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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 422.15 and 166.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 422.15 and 166.01 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 422.15 = 166.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/422.15 = 166.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 422.15 × 166.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 70,078.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,078.18/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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