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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.88, 422.82 and 167.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.88, 422.82 and 167.06 is: 250.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.88 : 422.82 = 167.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.88/422.82 = 167.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.88x = 422.82 × 167.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.88x = 70,637.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,637.37/281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.59

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