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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.07, 426.79 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.07, 426.79 and 176.12 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.07 : 426.79 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.07/426.79 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.07x = 426.79 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.07x = 75,167.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,167.35/285.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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