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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.61, 395.33 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.61, 395.33 and 176.12 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.61 : 395.33 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.61/395.33 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.61x = 395.33 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.61x = 69,627.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,627.36/286.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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