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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.34, 387.08 and 169.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.34, 387.08 and 169.86 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.34 : 387.08 = 169.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.34/387.08 = 169.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.34x = 387.08 × 169.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.34x = 65,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,747.38/280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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