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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 386.65 and 163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 386.65 and 163.72 is: 225.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 386.65 = 163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/386.65 = 163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 386.65 × 163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 63,302.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,302.34/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.95

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