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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.86, 387.69 and 164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.86, 387.69 and 164.52 is: 227.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.86 : 387.69 = 164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.86/387.69 = 164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.86x = 387.69 × 164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.86x = 63,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,782.76/280.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.10

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