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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.35, 388.07 and 164.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.35, 388.07 and 164.91 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.35 : 388.07 = 164.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.35/388.07 = 164.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.35x = 388.07 × 164.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.35x = 63,997.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,997.87/281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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