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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.17, 387.88 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.17, 387.88 and 176.19 is: 243.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.17 : 387.88 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.17/387.88 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.17x = 387.88 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.17x = 68,340.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,340.58/281.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.06

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