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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.67, 430.10 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.67, 430.10 and 178.49 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.67 : 430.10 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.67/430.10 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.67x = 430.10 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.67x = 76,768.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,768.55/286.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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