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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.65, 422.54 and 166.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.65, 422.54 and 166.19 is: 249.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.65 : 422.54 = 166.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.65/422.54 = 166.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.65x = 422.54 × 166.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.65x = 70,221.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,221.92/281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.32

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