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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.05, 387.73 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.05, 387.73 and 176.09 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.05 : 387.73 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.05/387.73 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.05x = 387.73 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.05x = 68,275.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,275.11/281.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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