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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.95, 387.76 and 168.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.95, 387.76 and 168.92 is: 233.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.95 : 387.76 = 168.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.95/387.76 = 168.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.95x = 387.76 × 168.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.95x = 65,501.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,501.60/280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.15

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