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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 386.97 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 386.97 and 169.98 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 386.97 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/386.97 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 386.97 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 65,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,777.16/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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