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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.03, 386.49 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.03, 386.49 and 163.65 is: 225.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.03 : 386.49 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.03/386.49 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.03x = 386.49 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.03x = 63,246.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,246.34/280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.86

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