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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.57, 427.54 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.57, 427.54 and 176.63 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.57 : 427.54 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.57/427.54 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.57x = 427.54 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.57x = 75,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,513.37/285.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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