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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.59, 395.42 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.59, 395.42 and 176.03 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.59 : 395.42 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.59/395.42 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.59x = 395.42 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.59x = 69,602.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,602.93/286.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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