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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.64, 395.40 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.64, 395.40 and 176.04 is: 242.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.64 : 395.40 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.64/395.40 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.64x = 395.40 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.64x = 69,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,606.22/286.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.83

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