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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.63, 388.53 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.63, 388.53 and 176.67 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.63 : 388.53 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.63/388.53 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.63x = 388.53 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.63x = 68,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,641.60/281.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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