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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.16, 422.04 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.16, 422.04 and 173.22 is: 260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.16 : 422.04 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.16/422.04 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.16x = 422.04 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.16x = 73,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,105.77/281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.01

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