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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.27, 386.68 and 169.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.27, 386.68 and 169.55 is: 233.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.27 : 386.68 = 169.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.27/386.68 = 169.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.27x = 386.68 × 169.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.27x = 65,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,562.14/280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.92

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