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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 386.43 and 163.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 386.43 and 163.58 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 386.43 = 163.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/386.43 = 163.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 386.43 × 163.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 63,212.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,212.22/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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