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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 387.97 and 169.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 387.97 and 169.06 is: 233.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 387.97 = 169.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/387.97 = 169.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 387.97 × 169.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 65,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,588.82/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.38

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