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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.45, 420.22 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.45, 420.22 and 170.64 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.45 : 420.22 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.45/420.22 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.45x = 420.22 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.45x = 71,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,706.34/280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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