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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 420.52 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 420.52 and 164.72 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 420.52 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/420.52 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 420.52 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 69,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,268.05/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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