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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.02, 395.88 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.02, 395.88 and 176.55 is: 243.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.02 : 395.88 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.02/395.88 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.02x = 395.88 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.02x = 69,893.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,893.60/287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.52

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