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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 388.26 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 388.26 and 170.84 is: 235.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 388.26 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/388.26 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 388.26 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 66,331.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,331.31/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.66

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