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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.20, 420.48 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.20, 420.48 and 164.88 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.20 : 420.48 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.20/420.48 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.20x = 420.48 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.20x = 69,328.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,328.74/280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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