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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.72, 424.06 and 166.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.72, 424.06 and 166.80 is: 250.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.72 : 424.06 = 166.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.72/424.06 = 166.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.72x = 424.06 × 166.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.72x = 70,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,733.21/282.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.19

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