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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 386.40 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 386.40 and 163.58 is: 225.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 386.40 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/386.40 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 386.40 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 63,207.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,207.31/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.72

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