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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.16, 427.08 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.16, 427.08 and 176.56 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.16 : 427.08 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.16/427.08 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.16x = 427.08 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.16x = 75,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,405.24/285.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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