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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.05, 386.33 and 163.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.05, 386.33 and 163.55 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.05 : 386.33 = 163.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.05/386.33 = 163.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.05x = 386.33 × 163.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.05x = 63,182.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,182.71/280.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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