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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.29, 388.02 and 169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.29, 388.02 and 169.18 is: 233.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.29 : 388.02 = 169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.29/388.02 = 169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.29x = 388.02 × 169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.29x = 65,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,644.80/281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.37

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