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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.42, 424.43 and 166.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.42, 424.43 and 166.92 is: 250.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.42 : 424.43 = 166.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.42/424.43 = 166.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.42x = 424.43 × 166.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.42x = 70,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,845.65/282.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.85

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