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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.28, 386.76 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.28, 386.76 and 169.77 is: 234.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.28 : 386.76 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.28/386.76 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.28x = 386.76 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.28x = 65,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,660.25/280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.27

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