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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.66, 387.57 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.66, 387.57 and 177.34 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.66 : 387.57 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.66/387.57 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.66x = 387.57 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.66x = 68,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,731.66/280.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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