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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.50, 387.12 and 164.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.50, 387.12 and 164.10 is: 226.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.50 : 387.12 = 164.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.50/387.12 = 164.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.50x = 387.12 × 164.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.50x = 63,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,526.39/280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.48

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