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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.19, 426.69 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.19, 426.69 and 176.06 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.19 : 426.69 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.19/426.69 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.19x = 426.69 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.19x = 75,120.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,120.91/284.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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