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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 387.93 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 387.93 and 170.52 is: 235.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 387.93 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/387.93 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 387.93 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 66,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,149.82/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.32

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