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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.29, 388.07 and 164.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.29, 388.07 and 164.78 is: 227.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.29 : 388.07 = 164.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.29/388.07 = 164.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.29x = 388.07 × 164.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.29x = 63,946.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,946.32/281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.33

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