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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 387.03 and 169.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 387.03 and 169.93 is: 234.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 387.03 = 169.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/387.03 = 169.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 387.03 × 169.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 65,768.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,768.01/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.48

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