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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.49, 428.25 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.49, 428.25 and 177.05 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.49 : 428.25 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.49/428.25 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.49x = 428.25 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.49x = 75,823.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,823.40/285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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