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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.49, 387 and 169.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.49, 387 and 169.94 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.49 : 387 = 169.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.49/387 = 169.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.49x = 387 × 169.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.49x = 65,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,766.78/280.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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