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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.17, 386.56 and 169.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.17, 386.56 and 169.58 is: 233.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.17 : 386.56 = 169.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.17/386.56 = 169.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.17x = 386.56 × 169.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.17x = 65,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,553.07/280.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.98

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