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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 395.92 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 395.92 and 176.40 is: 243.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 395.92 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/395.92 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 395.92 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 69,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,840.29/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.31

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