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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.08, 428.28 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.08, 428.28 and 176.90 is: 265.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.08 : 428.28 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.08/428.28 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.08x = 428.28 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.08x = 75,762.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,762.73/285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.76

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