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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.71, 388.70 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.71, 388.70 and 165.25 is: 228.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.71 : 388.70 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.71/388.70 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.71x = 388.70 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.71x = 64,231.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,231.85/281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.01

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