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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.94, 396 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.94, 396 and 176.48 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.94 : 396 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.94/396 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.94x = 396 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.94x = 69,886.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,886.08/286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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