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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.58, 426.15 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.58, 426.15 and 176.04 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.58 : 426.15 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.58/426.15 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.58x = 426.15 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.58x = 75,019.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,019.45/284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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