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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.01, 386.55 and 169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.01, 386.55 and 169.50 is: 234.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.01 : 386.55 = 169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.01/386.55 = 169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.01x = 386.55 × 169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.01x = 65,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,520.23/280.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.00

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