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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.41, 386.96 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.41, 386.96 and 163.97 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.41 : 386.96 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.41/386.96 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.41x = 386.96 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.41x = 63,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,447.08/280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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