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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.97, 387.78 and 164.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.97, 387.78 and 164.53 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.97 : 387.78 = 164.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.97/387.78 = 164.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.97x = 387.78 × 164.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.97x = 63,801.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,801.31/280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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