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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 420.14 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 420.14 and 164.58 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 420.14 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/420.14 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 420.14 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 69,146.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,146.91/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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