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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.78, 425.70 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.78, 425.70 and 176.32 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.78 : 425.70 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.78/425.70 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.78x = 425.70 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.78x = 75,059.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,059.42/283.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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