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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.99, 388.95 and 169.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.99, 388.95 and 169.89 is: 234.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.99 : 388.95 = 169.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.99/388.95 = 169.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.99x = 388.95 × 169.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.99x = 66,078.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,078.72/281.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.33

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