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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.10, 387.91 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.10, 387.91 and 177.50 is: 244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.10 : 387.91 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.10/387.91 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.10x = 387.91 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.10x = 68,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,854.03/281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.94

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