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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.50, 387.10 and 164.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.50, 387.10 and 164.04 is: 226.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.50 : 387.10 = 164.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.50/387.10 = 164.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.50x = 387.10 × 164.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.50x = 63,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,499.88/280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.38

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