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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.03, 386.46 and 169.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.03, 386.46 and 169.51 is: 233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.03 : 386.46 = 169.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.03/386.46 = 169.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.03x = 386.46 × 169.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.03x = 65,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,508.83/280.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.94

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