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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.05, 428.40 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.05, 428.40 and 176.70 is: 264.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.05 : 428.40 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.05/428.40 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.05x = 428.40 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.05x = 75,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,698.28/286.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.63

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