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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 422.34 and 173.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 422.34 and 173.22 is: 260.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 422.34 = 173.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/422.34 = 173.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 422.34 × 173.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 73,157.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,157.73/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.02

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