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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.67, 387.45 and 168.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.67, 387.45 and 168.68 is: 232.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.67 : 387.45 = 168.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.67/387.45 = 168.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.67x = 387.45 × 168.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.67x = 65,356.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,356.03/280.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.86

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