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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 421.10 and 165.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 421.10 and 165.29 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 421.10 = 165.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/421.10 = 165.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 421.10 × 165.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 69,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,603.62/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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