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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.81, 389.02 and 163.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.81, 389.02 and 163.76 is: 226.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.81 : 389.02 = 163.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.81/389.02 = 163.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.81x = 389.02 × 163.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.81x = 63,704.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,704.17/281.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.06

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