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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.92, 429.75 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.92, 429.75 and 176.94 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.92 : 429.75 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.92/429.75 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.92x = 429.75 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.92x = 76,039.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,039.97/286.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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