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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.58, 387.16 and 164.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.58, 387.16 and 164.12 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.58 : 387.16 = 164.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.58/387.16 = 164.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.58x = 387.16 × 164.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.58x = 63,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,540.70/280.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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