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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.80, 425.72 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.80, 425.72 and 176.32 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.80 : 425.72 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.80/425.72 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.80x = 425.72 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.80x = 75,062.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062.95/283.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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