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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 420.24 and 165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 420.24 and 165.40 is: 248.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 420.24 = 165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/420.24 = 165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 420.24 × 165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 69,508.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,508.33/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.10

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