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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.56, 419.60 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.56, 419.60 and 164.72 is: 246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.56 : 419.60 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.56/419.60 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.56x = 419.60 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.56x = 69,116.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,116.51/280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.35

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