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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.81, 388.96 and 163.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.81, 388.96 and 163.80 is: 226.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 388.96 = 163.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/388.96 = 163.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 388.96 × 163.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 63,711.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,711.65/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.08

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