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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.07, 428.83 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.07, 428.83 and 177.59 is: 266.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.07 : 428.83 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.07/428.83 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.07x = 428.83 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.07x = 76,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,156.55/286.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.22

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