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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.97, 422.73 and 166.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.97, 422.73 and 166.41 is: 249.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.97 : 422.73 = 166.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.97/422.73 = 166.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.97x = 422.73 × 166.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.97x = 70,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,346.50/281.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.48

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