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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.31, 423.60 and 166.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.31, 423.60 and 166.98 is: 250.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.31 : 423.60 = 166.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.31/423.60 = 166.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.31x = 423.60 × 166.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.31x = 70,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,733.18/282.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.55

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