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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.04, 426.66 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.04, 426.66 and 176.32 is: 263.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.04 : 426.66 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.04/426.66 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.04x = 426.66 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.04x = 75,228.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,228.69/285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.92

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