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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.72, 395.55 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.72, 395.55 and 176.15 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.72 : 395.55 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.72/395.55 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.72x = 395.55 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.72x = 69,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,677.12/286.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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