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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 427.14 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 427.14 and 176.44 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 427.14 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/427.14 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 427.14 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 75,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,364.58/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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