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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.47, 387.04 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.47, 387.04 and 169.94 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.47 : 387.04 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.47/387.04 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.47x = 387.04 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.47x = 65,773.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,773.58/280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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