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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.92, 387.60 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.92, 387.60 and 170.34 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.92 : 387.60 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.92/387.60 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.92x = 387.60 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.92x = 66,023.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,023.78/280.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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