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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.90, 427.37 and 177.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.90, 427.37 and 177.37 is: 266.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.90 : 427.37 = 177.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.90/427.37 = 177.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.90x = 427.37 × 177.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.90x = 75,800.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,800.66/284.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.07

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