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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.49, 421.56 and 165.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.49, 421.56 and 165.69 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.49 : 421.56 = 165.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.49/421.56 = 165.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.49x = 421.56 × 165.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.49x = 69,848.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,848.28/281.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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