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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.17, 388.10 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.17, 388.10 and 164.75 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.17 : 388.10 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.17/388.10 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.17x = 388.10 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.17x = 63,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,940.86/281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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