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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.04, 396 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.04, 396 and 176.64 is: 243.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.04 : 396 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.04/396 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.04x = 396 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.04x = 69,949.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,949.44/287.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.69

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