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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.52, 428.04 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.52, 428.04 and 176.04 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.52 : 428.04 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.52/428.04 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.52x = 428.04 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.52x = 75,352.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,352.16/285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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