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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.13, 387.98 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.13, 387.98 and 164.71 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.13 : 387.98 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.13/387.98 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.13x = 387.98 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.13x = 63,904.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,904.19/281.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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