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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 419.70 and 164.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 419.70 and 164.20 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 419.70 = 164.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/419.70 = 164.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 419.70 × 164.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 68,914.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,914.74/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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