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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.06, 420.93 and 165.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.06, 420.93 and 165.27 is: 247.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.06 : 420.93 = 165.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.06/420.93 = 165.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.06x = 420.93 × 165.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.06x = 69,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,567.10/281.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.52

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