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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.08, 423 and 166.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.08, 423 and 166.34 is: 249.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.08 : 423 = 166.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.08/423 = 166.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.08x = 423 × 166.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.08x = 70,361.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,361.82/282.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.44

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