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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.32, 421.97 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.32, 421.97 and 164.25 is: 246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.32 : 421.97 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.32/421.97 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.32x = 421.97 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.32x = 69,309.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,309.05/281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.37

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