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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.11, 423.45 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.11, 423.45 and 166.76 is: 250.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.11 : 423.45 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.11/423.45 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.11x = 423.45 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.11x = 70,612.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,612.40/282.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.31

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