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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.02, 396 and 173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.02, 396 and 173.47 is: 239.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.02 : 396 = 173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.02/396 = 173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.02x = 396 × 173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.02x = 68,694.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,694.12/287.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.34

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