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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.96, 387.78 and 164.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.96, 387.78 and 164.50 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.96 : 387.78 = 164.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.96/387.78 = 164.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.96x = 387.78 × 164.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.96x = 63,789.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,789.81/280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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