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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.47, 386.95 and 169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.47, 386.95 and 169.91 is: 234.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.47 : 386.95 = 169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.47/386.95 = 169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.47x = 386.95 × 169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.47x = 65,745.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,745.77/280.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.41

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