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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.63, 395.44 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.63, 395.44 and 176.13 is: 242.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.63 : 395.44 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.63/395.44 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.63x = 395.44 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.63x = 69,648.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,648.85/286.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.99

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