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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282.87, 424.41 and 167.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282.87, 424.41 and 167.41 is: 251.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282.87 : 424.41 = 167.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282.87/424.41 = 167.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282.87x = 424.41 × 167.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282.87x = 71,050.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,050.38/282.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.18

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