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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 387.48 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 387.48 and 164.39 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 387.48 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/387.48 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 387.48 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 63,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,697.84/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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