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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.18, 386.70 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.18, 386.70 and 163.76 is: 226.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.18 : 386.70 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.18/386.70 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.18x = 386.70 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.18x = 63,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,325.99/280.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.02

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