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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.59, 388.67 and 171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.59, 388.67 and 171.12 is: 236.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.59 : 388.67 = 171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.59/388.67 = 171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.59x = 388.67 × 171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.59x = 66,509.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,509.81/281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.20

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