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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.80, 427.22 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.80, 427.22 and 177.32 is: 265.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.80 : 427.22 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.80/427.22 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.80x = 427.22 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.80x = 75,754.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,754.65/284.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.99

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