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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.12, 427.01 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.12, 427.01 and 176.76 is: 264.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.12 : 427.01 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.12/427.01 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.12x = 427.01 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.12x = 75,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,477.40/285.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.72

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