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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 422.02 and 165.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 422.02 and 165.72 is: 248.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 422.02 = 165.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/422.02 = 165.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 422.02 × 165.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 69,937.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,937.15/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.75

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