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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.30, 422.03 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.30, 422.03 and 170.24 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.30 : 422.03 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.30/422.03 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.30x = 422.03 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.30x = 71,846.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,846.39/281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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