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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.52, 426.24 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.52, 426.24 and 176.16 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.52 : 426.24 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.52/426.24 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.52x = 426.24 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.52x = 75,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,086.44/284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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