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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 395.73 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 395.73 and 176.37 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 395.73 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/395.73 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 395.73 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 69,794.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,794.90/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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