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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.42, 426.90 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.42, 426.90 and 176.42 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.42 : 426.90 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.42/426.90 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.42x = 426.90 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.42x = 75,313.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,313.70/284.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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