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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.59, 387.24 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.59, 387.24 and 164.16 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.59 : 387.24 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.59/387.24 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.59x = 387.24 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.59x = 63,569.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,569.32/280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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