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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.07, 386.47 and 169.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.07, 386.47 and 169.60 is: 234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.07 : 386.47 = 169.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.07/386.47 = 169.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.07x = 386.47 × 169.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.07x = 65,545.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,545.31/280.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.03

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