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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.47, 386.90 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.47, 386.90 and 169.98 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.47 : 386.90 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.47/386.90 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.47x = 386.90 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.47x = 65,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,765.26/280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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