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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 421.02 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 421.02 and 164.94 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 421.02 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/421.02 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 421.02 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 69,443.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,443.04/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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