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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 387.78 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 387.78 and 176.07 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 387.78 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/387.78 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 387.78 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 68,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,276.42/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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