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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.33, 427.12 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.33, 427.12 and 176.20 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.33 : 427.12 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.33/427.12 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.33x = 427.12 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.33x = 75,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,257.04/284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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