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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.18, 388.02 and 170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.18, 388.02 and 170.58 is: 235.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.18 : 388.02 = 170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.18/388.02 = 170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.18x = 388.02 × 170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.18x = 66,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,188.45/281.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.40

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