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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.52, 420.48 and 164.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.52, 420.48 and 164.87 is: 247.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.52 : 420.48 = 164.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.52/420.48 = 164.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.52x = 420.48 × 164.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.52x = 69,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,322.44/280.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.13

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