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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 422.52 and 166.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 422.52 and 166.11 is: 248.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 422.52 = 166.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/422.52 = 166.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 422.52 × 166.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 70,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,184.80/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.90

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