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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.41, 386.99 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.41, 386.99 and 169.92 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.41 : 386.99 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.41/386.99 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.41x = 386.99 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.41x = 65,757.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,757.34/280.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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