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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 387.80 and 162.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 387.80 and 162.99 is: 224.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 387.80 = 162.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/387.80 = 162.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 387.80 × 162.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 63,206.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,206.71/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.91

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