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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 422.10 and 165.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 422.10 and 165.77 is: 248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 422.10 = 165.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/422.10 = 165.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 422.10 × 165.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 69,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,971.52/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.77

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