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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.19, 422.19 and 173.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.19, 422.19 and 173.46 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.19 : 422.19 = 173.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.19/422.19 = 173.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.19x = 422.19 × 173.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.19x = 73,233.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,233.08/281.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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