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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.16, 419.97 and 170.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.16, 419.97 and 170.20 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.16 : 419.97 = 170.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.16/419.97 = 170.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.16x = 419.97 × 170.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.16x = 71,476.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,476.79/280.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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