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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.59, 388.58 and 176.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.59, 388.58 and 176.69 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.59 : 388.58 = 176.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.59/388.58 = 176.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.59x = 388.58 × 176.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.59x = 68,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,658.29/281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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