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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.76, 388.88 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.76, 388.88 and 169.76 is: 234.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.76 : 388.88 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.76/388.88 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.76x = 388.88 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.76x = 66,016.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,016.27/281.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.30

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