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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.80, 388.65 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.80, 388.65 and 165.25 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.80 : 388.65 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.80/388.65 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.80x = 388.65 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.80x = 64,224.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,224.41/281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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