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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 420.30 and 165.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 420.30 and 165.37 is: 248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 420.30 = 165.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/420.30 = 165.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 420.30 × 165.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 69,505.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,505.58/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.06

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