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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.68, 430.02 and 177.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.68, 430.02 and 177.74 is: 266.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.68 : 430.02 = 177.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.68/430.02 = 177.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.68x = 430.02 × 177.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.68x = 76,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,429.60/286.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.60

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