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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 387.48 and 170.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 387.48 and 170.32 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 387.48 = 170.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/387.48 = 170.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 387.48 × 170.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 65,995.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,995.59/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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