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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.75, 429.65 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.75, 429.65 and 176.74 is: 264.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.75 : 429.65 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.75/429.65 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.75x = 429.65 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.75x = 75,936.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,936.34/286.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.82

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