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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.56, 422.92 and 166.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.56, 422.92 and 166.71 is: 249.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.56 : 422.92 = 166.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.56/422.92 = 166.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.56x = 422.92 × 166.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.56x = 70,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,504.58/282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.53

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