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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 420.67 and 165.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 420.67 and 165.63 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 420.67 = 165.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/420.67 = 165.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 420.67 × 165.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 69,675.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,675.57/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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