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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.72, 387.46 and 164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.72, 387.46 and 164.32 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.72 : 387.46 = 164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.72/387.46 = 164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.72x = 387.46 × 164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.72x = 63,667.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,667.43/280.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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