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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.84, 387.42 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.84, 387.42 and 177.40 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.84 : 387.42 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.84/387.42 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.84x = 387.42 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.84x = 68,728.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,728.31/280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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