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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.12, 387.96 and 164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.12, 387.96 and 164.72 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.12 : 387.96 = 164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.12/387.96 = 164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.12x = 387.96 × 164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.12x = 63,904.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,904.77/281.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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