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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 421.11 and 165.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 421.11 and 165.10 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 421.11 = 165.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/421.11 = 165.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 421.11 × 165.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 69,525.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,525.26/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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