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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.22, 386.69 and 169.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.22, 386.69 and 169.65 is: 234.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.22 : 386.69 = 169.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.22/386.69 = 169.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.22x = 386.69 × 169.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.22x = 65,601.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,601.11/280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.11

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