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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.83, 427.65 and 176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.83, 427.65 and 176.29 is: 264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.83 : 427.65 = 176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.83/427.65 = 176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.83x = 427.65 × 176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.83x = 75,390.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,390.42/284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.69

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