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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.77, 388.90 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.77, 388.90 and 165.36 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.77 : 388.90 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.77/388.90 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.77x = 388.90 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.77x = 64,308.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,308.50/281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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