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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.50, 386.88 and 169.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.50, 386.88 and 169.96 is: 234.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.50 : 386.88 = 169.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.50/386.88 = 169.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.50x = 386.88 × 169.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.50x = 65,754.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,754.12/280.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.42

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