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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 386.64 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 386.64 and 163.62 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 386.64 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/386.64 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 386.64 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 63,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,262.04/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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