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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 422.16 and 166.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 422.16 and 166.20 is: 249.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 422.16 = 166.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/422.16 = 166.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 422.16 × 166.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 70,160.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,160.79/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.22

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