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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.10, 422.58 and 166.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.10, 422.58 and 166.18 is: 248.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.10 : 422.58 = 166.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.10/422.58 = 166.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.10x = 422.58 × 166.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.10x = 70,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,224.34/282.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.93

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