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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.45, 386.94 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.45, 386.94 and 175.58 is: 242.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.45 : 386.94 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.45/386.94 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.45x = 386.94 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.45x = 67,941.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,941.28/280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.26

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