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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.08, 387.76 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.08, 387.76 and 176.13 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.08 : 387.76 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.08/387.76 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.08x = 387.76 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.08x = 68,296.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,296.17/281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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