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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.12, 386.58 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.12, 386.58 and 169.58 is: 234.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.12 : 386.58 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.12/386.58 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.12x = 386.58 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.12x = 65,556.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,556.24/280.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.03

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