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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 388.59 and 165.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 388.59 and 165.24 is: 227.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 388.59 = 165.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/388.59 = 165.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 388.59 × 165.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 64,210.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,210.61/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.94

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