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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.82, 395.58 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.82, 395.58 and 176.26 is: 243.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.82 : 395.58 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.82/395.58 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.82x = 395.58 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.82x = 69,725.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,725.34/286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.09

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