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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.04, 426.49 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.04, 426.49 and 176.51 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.04 : 426.49 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.04/426.49 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.04x = 426.49 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.04x = 75,279.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,279.75/284.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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