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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.46, 387.12 and 169.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.46, 387.12 and 169.95 is: 234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.46 : 387.12 = 169.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.46/387.12 = 169.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.46x = 387.12 × 169.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.46x = 65,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,788.26/280.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.57

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