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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.61, 395.48 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.61, 395.48 and 176.13 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.61 : 395.48 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.61/395.48 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.61x = 395.48 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.61x = 69,655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,655.89/286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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