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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.91, 429.75 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.91, 429.75 and 176.96 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.91 : 429.75 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.91/429.75 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.91x = 429.75 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.91x = 76,048.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,048.56/286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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