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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.77, 395.63 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.77, 395.63 and 176.21 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.77 : 395.63 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.77/395.63 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.77x = 395.63 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.77x = 69,713.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,713.96/286.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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