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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.07, 387.85 and 164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.07, 387.85 and 164.61 is: 227.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.07 : 387.85 = 164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.07/387.85 = 164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.07x = 387.85 × 164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.07x = 63,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,843.99/281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.15

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