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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.29, 423.03 and 166.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.29, 423.03 and 166.76 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.29 : 423.03 = 166.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.29/423.03 = 166.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.29x = 423.03 × 166.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.29x = 70,542.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,542.37/282.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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