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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.04, 387.80 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.04, 387.80 and 177.52 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.04 : 387.80 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.04/387.80 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.04x = 387.80 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.04x = 68,842.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,842.26/281.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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