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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.74, 388.76 and 165.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.74, 388.76 and 165.32 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.74 : 388.76 = 165.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.74/388.76 = 165.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.74x = 388.76 × 165.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.74x = 64,269.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,269.80/281.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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