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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.96, 387.76 and 164.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.96, 387.76 and 164.48 is: 227.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.96 : 387.76 = 164.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.96/387.76 = 164.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.96x = 387.76 × 164.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.96x = 63,778.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,778.76/280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.00

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