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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.66, 388.71 and 163.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.66, 388.71 and 163.67 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.66 : 388.71 = 163.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.66/388.71 = 163.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.66x = 388.71 × 163.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.66x = 63,618.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,618.22/281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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