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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.08, 387.82 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.08, 387.82 and 176.18 is: 243.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.08 : 387.82 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.08/387.82 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.08x = 387.82 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.08x = 68,326.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,326.13/281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.08

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