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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.39, 422.88 and 165.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.39, 422.88 and 165.89 is: 249.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.39 : 422.88 = 165.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.39/422.88 = 165.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.39x = 422.88 × 165.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.39x = 70,149.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,149.14/281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.30

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