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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.76, 387.44 and 162.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.76, 387.44 and 162.77 is: 224.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 387.44 = 162.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/387.44 = 162.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 387.44 × 162.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 63,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,061.47/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.61

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