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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.03, 387.75 and 170.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.03, 387.75 and 170.44 is: 235.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.03 : 387.75 = 170.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.03/387.75 = 170.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.03x = 387.75 × 170.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.03x = 66,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,085.75/281.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.15

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