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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 421.13 and 165.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 421.13 and 165.51 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 421.13 = 165.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/421.13 = 165.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 421.13 × 165.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 69,699.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,699.12/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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