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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.24, 420.14 and 164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.24, 420.14 and 164.40 is: 246.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.24 : 420.14 = 164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.24/420.14 = 164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.24x = 420.14 × 164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.24x = 69,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,071.02/280.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.47

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