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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.79, 387.48 and 164.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.79, 387.48 and 164.35 is: 226.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.79 : 387.48 = 164.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.79/387.48 = 164.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.79x = 387.48 × 164.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.79x = 63,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,682.34/280.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.80

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