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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.30, 427.11 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.30, 427.11 and 176.76 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.30 : 427.11 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.30/427.11 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.30x = 427.11 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.30x = 75,495.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,495.96/285.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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