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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.91, 427.38 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.91, 427.38 and 176.46 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.91 : 427.38 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.91/427.38 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.91x = 427.38 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.91x = 75,415.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,415.47/284.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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