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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.83, 387.56 and 164.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.83, 387.56 and 164.37 is: 226.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.83 : 387.56 = 164.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.83/387.56 = 164.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.83x = 387.56 × 164.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.83x = 63,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,702.42/280.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.84

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