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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.29, 425.48 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.29, 425.48 and 176.17 is: 263.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.29 : 425.48 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.29/425.48 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.29x = 425.48 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.29x = 74,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,955.12/284.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.66

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