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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284.99, 427.28 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284.99, 427.28 and 175.16 is: 262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284.99 : 427.28 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284.99/427.28 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284.99x = 427.28 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284.99x = 74,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,842.56/284.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.62

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