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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 386.46 and 163.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 386.46 and 163.59 is: 225.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 386.46 = 163.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/386.46 = 163.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 386.46 × 163.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 63,220.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,220.99/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.77

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