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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.65, 388.46 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.65, 388.46 and 176.63 is: 243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.65 : 388.46 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.65/388.46 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.65x = 388.46 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.65x = 68,613.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,613.63/281.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.61

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