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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.31, 421.31 and 165.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.31, 421.31 and 165.52 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.31 : 421.31 = 165.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.31/421.31 = 165.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.31x = 421.31 × 165.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.31x = 69,734.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,734.40/281.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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