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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281, 421.02 and 172.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281, 421.02 and 172.58 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281 : 421.02 = 172.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281/421.02 = 172.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281x = 421.02 × 172.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281x = 72,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,659.63/281
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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