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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.27, 388.19 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.27, 388.19 and 170.76 is: 235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.27 : 388.19 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.27/388.19 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.27x = 388.19 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.27x = 66,287.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,287.32/281.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.67

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