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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.45, 420.53 and 164.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.45, 420.53 and 164.93 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.45 : 420.53 = 164.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.45/420.53 = 164.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.45x = 420.53 × 164.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.45x = 69,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,358.01/280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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