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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.77, 388.82 and 169.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.77, 388.82 and 169.76 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.77 : 388.82 = 169.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.77/388.82 = 169.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.77x = 388.82 × 169.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.77x = 66,004.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,004.34/281.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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