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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.57, 395.44 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.57, 395.44 and 176.02 is: 242.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.57 : 395.44 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.57/395.44 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.57x = 395.44 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.57x = 69,603.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,603.37/286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.89

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