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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.51, 387.13 and 164.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.51, 387.13 and 164.06 is: 226.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.51 : 387.13 = 164.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.51/387.13 = 164.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.51x = 387.13 × 164.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.51x = 63,512.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,512.55/280.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.42

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