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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.89, 387.75 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.89, 387.75 and 176.24 is: 243.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.89 : 387.75 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.89/387.75 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.89x = 387.75 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.89x = 68,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,335.12/280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.28

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