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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.70, 388.70 and 163.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.70, 388.70 and 163.69 is: 225.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.70 : 388.70 = 163.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.70/388.70 = 163.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.70x = 388.70 × 163.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.70x = 63,626.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,626.30/281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.87

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