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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.17, 386.55 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.17, 386.55 and 175.28 is: 241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.17 : 386.55 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.17/386.55 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.17x = 386.55 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.17x = 67,752.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,752.55/280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.83

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