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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.98, 395.97 and 176.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.98, 395.97 and 176.61 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.98 : 395.97 = 176.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.98/395.97 = 176.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.98x = 395.97 × 176.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.98x = 69,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,932.26/286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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