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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.32, 388.34 and 170.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.32, 388.34 and 170.83 is: 235.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.32 : 388.34 = 170.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.32/388.34 = 170.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.32x = 388.34 × 170.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.32x = 66,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,342.45/281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.82

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