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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.69, 395.59 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.69, 395.59 and 176.23 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.69 : 395.59 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.69/395.59 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.69x = 395.59 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.69x = 69,714.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,714.83/286.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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