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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.73, 395.68 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.73, 395.68 and 176.16 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.73 : 395.68 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.73/395.68 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.73x = 395.68 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.73x = 69,702.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,702.55/286.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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