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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.69, 387.30 and 170.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.69, 387.30 and 170.11 is: 234.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.69 : 387.30 = 170.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.69/387.30 = 170.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.69x = 387.30 × 170.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.69x = 65,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,883.60/280.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.72

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