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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.88, 421.36 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.88, 421.36 and 165.36 is: 248.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.88 : 421.36 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.88/421.36 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.88x = 421.36 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.88x = 69,676.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,676.09/280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.06

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