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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.11, 429.44 and 177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.11, 429.44 and 177.98 is: 267.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.11 : 429.44 = 177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.11/429.44 = 177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.11x = 429.44 × 177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.11x = 76,428.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,428.69/286.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.13

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