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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.93, 423.02 and 166.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.93, 423.02 and 166.43 is: 249.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.93 : 423.02 = 166.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.93/423.02 = 166.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.93x = 423.02 × 166.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.93x = 70,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,404.69/281.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.73

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