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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.53, 387.06 and 169.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.53, 387.06 and 169.97 is: 234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.53 : 387.06 = 169.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.53/387.06 = 169.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.53x = 387.06 × 169.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.53x = 65,788.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,788.59/280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.52

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