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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.19, 388.05 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.19, 388.05 and 170.65 is: 235.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.19 : 388.05 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.19/388.05 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.19x = 388.05 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.19x = 66,221.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,221.28/281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.50

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