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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 387.15 and 170.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 387.15 and 170.07 is: 234.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 387.15 = 170.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/387.15 = 170.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 387.15 × 170.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 65,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,842.60/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.59

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