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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.29, 386.73 and 163.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.29, 386.73 and 163.79 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.29 : 386.73 = 163.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.29/386.73 = 163.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.29x = 386.73 × 163.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.29x = 63,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,340.57/280.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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