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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.16, 395.10 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.16, 395.10 and 175.78 is: 242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.16 : 395.10 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.16/395.10 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.16x = 395.10 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.16x = 69,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,449.69/286.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.70

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