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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.58, 421.02 and 164.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.58, 421.02 and 164.96 is: 247.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.58 : 421.02 = 164.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.58/421.02 = 164.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.58x = 421.02 × 164.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.58x = 69,449.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,449.35/280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.53

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