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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.96, 389.10 and 165.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.96, 389.10 and 165.56 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.96 : 389.10 = 165.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.96/389.10 = 165.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.96x = 389.10 × 165.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.96x = 64,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,419.40/281.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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