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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.29, 388.41 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.29, 388.41 and 176.55 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.29 : 388.41 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.29/388.41 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.29x = 388.41 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.29x = 68,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,573.85/281.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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