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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.13, 386.28 and 169.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.13, 386.28 and 169.56 is: 233.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.13 : 386.28 = 169.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.13/386.28 = 169.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.13x = 386.28 × 169.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.13x = 65,497.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,497.64/280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.82

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