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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.06, 427.71 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.06, 427.71 and 176.94 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.06 : 427.71 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.06/427.71 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.06x = 427.71 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.06x = 75,679.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,679.01/285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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