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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.40, 388.40 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.40, 388.40 and 170.94 is: 235.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.40 : 388.40 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.40/388.40 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.40x = 388.40 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.40x = 66,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,393.10/281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.94

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