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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.36, 388.16 and 170.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.36, 388.16 and 170.76 is: 235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.36 : 388.16 = 170.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.36/388.16 = 170.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.36x = 388.16 × 170.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.36x = 66,282.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,282.20/281.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.58

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