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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 387 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 387 and 164.04 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 387 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/387 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 387 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 63,483.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,483.48/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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