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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.76, 387.50 and 168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.76, 387.50 and 168.76 is: 232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.76 : 387.50 = 168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.76/387.50 = 168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.76x = 387.50 × 168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.76x = 65,394.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,394.50/280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.92

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