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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.69, 388.69 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.69, 388.69 and 176.74 is: 243.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.69 : 388.69 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.69/388.69 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.69x = 388.69 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.69x = 68,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,698.14/281.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.88

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