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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.77, 387.55 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.77, 387.55 and 164.36 is: 226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.77 : 387.55 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.77/387.55 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.77x = 387.55 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.77x = 63,697.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,697.72/280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.87

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