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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.85, 387.59 and 164.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.85, 387.59 and 164.41 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.85 : 387.59 = 164.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.85/387.59 = 164.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.85x = 387.59 × 164.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.85x = 63,721.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,721.88/280.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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