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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287, 396.04 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287, 396.04 and 176.50 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287 : 396.04 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287/396.04 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287x = 396.04 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287x = 69,901.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,901.06/287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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