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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 395.52 and 176.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 395.52 and 176.04 is: 242.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 395.52 = 176.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/395.52 = 176.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 395.52 × 176.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 69,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,627.34/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.87

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