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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.56, 429.69 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.56, 429.69 and 176.94 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.56 : 429.69 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.56/429.69 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.56x = 429.69 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.56x = 76,029.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,029.35/286.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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