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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.69, 387.43 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.69, 387.43 and 164.32 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.69 : 387.43 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.69/387.43 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.69x = 387.43 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.69x = 63,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,661.12/280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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