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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.82, 387.45 and 168.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.82, 387.45 and 168.77 is: 232.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.82 : 387.45 = 168.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.82/387.45 = 168.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.82x = 387.45 × 168.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.82x = 65,389.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,389.94/280.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.85

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