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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.83, 422.76 and 166.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.83, 422.76 and 166.39 is: 249.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.83 : 422.76 = 166.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.83/422.76 = 166.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.83x = 422.76 × 166.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.83x = 70,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,343.04/281.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.59

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