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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.55, 388.49 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.55, 388.49 and 176.60 is: 243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.55 : 388.49 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.55/388.49 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.55x = 388.49 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.55x = 68,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,607.42/281.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.67

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