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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.91, 395.96 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.91, 395.96 and 176.34 is: 243.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.91 : 395.96 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.91/395.96 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.91x = 395.96 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.91x = 69,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,824.19/286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.37

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