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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.41, 386.91 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.41, 386.91 and 169.89 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.41 : 386.91 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.41/386.91 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.41x = 386.91 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.41x = 65,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,732.14/280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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