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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 386.94 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 386.94 and 177 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 386.94 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/386.94 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 386.94 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 68,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,488.38/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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