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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.52, 422.21 and 168.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.52, 422.21 and 168.75 is: 253.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.52 : 422.21 = 168.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.52/422.21 = 168.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.52x = 422.21 × 168.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.52x = 71,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,247.94/281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.08

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