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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.13, 386.66 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.13, 386.66 and 163.67 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 386.66 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/386.66 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 386.66 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 63,283.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,283.12/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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