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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.57, 395.57 and 176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.57, 395.57 and 176.06 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.57 : 395.57 = 176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.57/395.57 = 176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.57x = 395.57 × 176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.57x = 69,642.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,642.27/286.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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