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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.73, 426.78 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.73, 426.78 and 176.37 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.73 : 426.78 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.73/426.78 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.73x = 426.78 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.73x = 75,271.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,271.19/284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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