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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.27, 420.48 and 164.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.27, 420.48 and 164.51 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.27 : 420.48 = 164.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.27/420.48 = 164.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.27x = 420.48 × 164.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.27x = 69,173.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,173.16/280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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