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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.30, 420.45 and 164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.30, 420.45 and 164.80 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.30 : 420.45 = 164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.30/420.45 = 164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.30x = 420.45 × 164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.30x = 69,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,290.16/280.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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