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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.76, 421.32 and 165.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.76, 421.32 and 165.44 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 421.32 = 165.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/421.32 = 165.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 421.32 × 165.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 69,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,703.18/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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