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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.26, 386.70 and 169.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.26, 386.70 and 169.74 is: 234.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.26 : 386.70 = 169.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.26/386.70 = 169.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.26x = 386.70 × 169.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.26x = 65,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,638.46/280.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.21

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