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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.71, 395.80 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.71, 395.80 and 176.28 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.71 : 395.80 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.71/395.80 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.71x = 395.80 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.71x = 69,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,771.18/286.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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