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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.09, 388.08 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.09, 388.08 and 176.33 is: 243.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.09 : 388.08 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.09/388.08 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.09x = 388.08 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.09x = 68,430.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,430.15/281.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.45

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