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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.69, 387.35 and 164.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.69, 387.35 and 164.23 is: 226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.69 : 387.35 = 164.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.69/387.35 = 164.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.69x = 387.35 × 164.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.69x = 63,613.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,613.32/280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.63

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