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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.80, 395.74 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.80, 395.74 and 176.32 is: 243.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.80 : 395.74 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.80/395.74 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.80x = 395.74 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.80x = 69,776.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,776.88/286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.29

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