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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 386.42 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 386.42 and 169.56 is: 233.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 386.42 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/386.42 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 386.42 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 65,520.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,520.53/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.97

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