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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 422.63 and 166.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 422.63 and 166.51 is: 249.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 422.63 = 166.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/422.63 = 166.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 422.63 × 166.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 70,372.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,372.12/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.70

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