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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.15, 423.36 and 166.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.15, 423.36 and 166.73 is: 250.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.15 : 423.36 = 166.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.15/423.36 = 166.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.15x = 423.36 × 166.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.15x = 70,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,584.70/282.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.17

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