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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.14, 387.97 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.14, 387.97 and 176.24 is: 243.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.14 : 387.97 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.14/387.97 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.14x = 387.97 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.14x = 68,376.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,376.36/281.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.21

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