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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.22, 386.58 and 163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.22, 386.58 and 163.73 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.22 : 386.58 = 163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.22/386.58 = 163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.22x = 386.58 × 163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.22x = 63,294.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,294.74/280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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