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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.77, 389.02 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.77, 389.02 and 169.77 is: 234.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.77 : 389.02 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.77/389.02 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.77x = 389.02 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.77x = 66,043.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,043.93/281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.39

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