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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.96, 396.06 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.96, 396.06 and 176.51 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.96 : 396.06 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.96/396.06 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.96x = 396.06 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.96x = 69,908.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,908.55/286.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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