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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.45, 388.41 and 170.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.45, 388.41 and 170.93 is: 235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.45 : 388.41 = 170.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.45/388.41 = 170.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.45x = 388.41 × 170.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.45x = 66,390.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,390.92/281.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.89

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