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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 387.29 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 387.29 and 162.66 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 387.29 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/387.29 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 387.29 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 62,997.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,997.99/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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