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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.54, 388.60 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.54, 388.60 and 165.18 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.54 : 388.60 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.54/388.60 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.54x = 388.60 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.54x = 64,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,188.95/281.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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