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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 387.38 and 162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 387.38 and 162.68 is: 224.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 387.38 = 162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/387.38 = 162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 387.38 × 162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 63,017.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,017.45/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.53

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