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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281, 387.79 and 164.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281, 387.79 and 164.54 is: 227.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 387.79 = 164.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/387.79 = 164.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 387.79 × 164.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 63,806.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,806.97/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.07

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