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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.04, 428.16 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.04, 428.16 and 177.32 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.04 : 428.16 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.04/428.16 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.04x = 428.16 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.04x = 75,921.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,921.33/286.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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