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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.94, 396.02 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.94, 396.02 and 176.40 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.94 : 396.02 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.94/396.02 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.94x = 396.02 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.94x = 69,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,858.37/286.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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