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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 420.19 and 164.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 420.19 and 164.67 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 420.19 = 164.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/420.19 = 164.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 420.19 × 164.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 69,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,193.85/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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