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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 386.37 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 386.37 and 169.56 is: 233.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 386.37 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/386.37 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 386.37 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 65,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,512.90/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.91

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