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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 388.05 and 169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 388.05 and 169.20 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 388.05 = 169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/388.05 = 169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 388.05 × 169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 65,658.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,658.06/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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