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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.15, 386.67 and 169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.15, 386.67 and 169.70 is: 234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.15 : 386.67 = 169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.15/386.67 = 169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.15x = 386.67 × 169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.15x = 65,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,617.90/280.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.22

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