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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.95, 387.74 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.95, 387.74 and 176.06 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.95 : 387.74 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.95/387.74 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.95x = 387.74 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.95x = 68,265.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,265.46/280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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