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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.46, 388.17 and 176.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.46, 388.17 and 176.43 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.46 : 388.17 = 176.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.46/388.17 = 176.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.46x = 388.17 × 176.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.46x = 68,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,484.83/281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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