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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.28, 386.60 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.28, 386.60 and 163.76 is: 225.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.28 : 386.60 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.28/386.60 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.28x = 386.60 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.28x = 63,309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,309.62/280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.88

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