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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 387.05 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 387.05 and 169.99 is: 234.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 387.05 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/387.05 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 387.05 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 65,792.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,792.81/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.51

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