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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.71, 387.32 and 164.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.71, 387.32 and 164.25 is: 226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.71 : 387.32 = 164.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.71/387.32 = 164.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.71x = 387.32 × 164.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.71x = 63,616.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,616.49/280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.63

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