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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.82, 421.30 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.82, 421.30 and 165.24 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.82 : 421.30 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.82/421.30 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.82x = 421.30 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.82x = 69,615.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,615.61/280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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