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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.48, 388.46 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.48, 388.46 and 176.68 is: 243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.48 : 388.46 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.48/388.46 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.48x = 388.46 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.48x = 68,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,634.04/281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.84

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