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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 387.86 and 170.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 387.86 and 170.55 is: 235.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 387.86 = 170.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/387.86 = 170.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 387.86 × 170.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 66,148.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,148.67/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.38

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