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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.15, 427.41 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.15, 427.41 and 176.82 is: 265.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.15 : 427.41 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.15/427.41 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.15x = 427.41 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.15x = 75,574.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,574.64/285.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.03

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