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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.67, 388.69 and 165.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.67, 388.69 and 165.23 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.67 : 388.69 = 165.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.67/388.69 = 165.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.67x = 388.69 × 165.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.67x = 64,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,223.25/281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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