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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.41, 387.02 and 163.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.41, 387.02 and 163.97 is: 226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.41 : 387.02 = 163.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.41/387.02 = 163.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.41x = 387.02 × 163.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.41x = 63,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,459.67/280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.31

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