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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.61, 422.88 and 167.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.61, 422.88 and 167.10 is: 250.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.61 : 422.88 = 167.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.61/422.88 = 167.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.61x = 422.88 × 167.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.61x = 70,662.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,662.41/282.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.04

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