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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.56, 387.28 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.56, 387.28 and 177.04 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.56 : 387.28 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.56/387.28 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.56x = 387.28 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.56x = 68,564.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,564.05/280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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