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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.18, 426.56 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.18, 426.56 and 176.22 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.18 : 426.56 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.18/426.56 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.18x = 426.56 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.18x = 75,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,167.52/284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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