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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.51, 395.18 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.51, 395.18 and 176.05 is: 242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.51 : 395.18 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.51/395.18 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.51x = 395.18 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.51x = 69,570.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,570.23/286.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.82

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