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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.61, 388.80 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.61, 388.80 and 176.85 is: 244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.61 : 388.80 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.61/388.80 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.61x = 388.80 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.61x = 68,759.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,759.28/281.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.16

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