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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.69, 387.37 and 162.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.69, 387.37 and 162.69 is: 224.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.69 : 387.37 = 162.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.69/387.37 = 162.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.69x = 387.37 × 162.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.69x = 63,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,020.41/280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.52

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