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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.06, 427.02 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.06, 427.02 and 176.70 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.06 : 427.02 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.06/427.02 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.06x = 427.02 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.06x = 75,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,454.43/285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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