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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.64, 420.67 and 164.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.64, 420.67 and 164.99 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.64 : 420.67 = 164.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.64/420.67 = 164.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.64x = 420.67 × 164.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.64x = 69,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,405.93/280.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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