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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.92, 423.06 and 173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.92, 423.06 and 173.32 is: 260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.92 : 423.06 = 173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.92/423.06 = 173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.92x = 423.06 × 173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.92x = 73,324.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,324.76/281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.09

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