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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.42, 423.60 and 167.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.42, 423.60 and 167.66 is: 251.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.42 : 423.60 = 167.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.42/423.60 = 167.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.42x = 423.60 × 167.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.42x = 71,020.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,020.78/282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.47

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