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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.42, 388.29 and 170.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.42, 388.29 and 170.90 is: 235.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.42 : 388.29 = 170.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.42/388.29 = 170.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.42x = 388.29 × 170.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.42x = 66,360.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,360.01/281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.80

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