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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 387.77 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 387.77 and 170.54 is: 235.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 387.77 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/387.77 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 387.77 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 66,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,127.50/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.30

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