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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.78, 387.54 and 164.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.78, 387.54 and 164.36 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.78 : 387.54 = 164.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.78/387.54 = 164.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.78x = 387.54 × 164.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.78x = 63,696.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,696.07/280.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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