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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.06, 396.20 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.06, 396.20 and 176.63 is: 243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.06 : 396.20 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.06/396.20 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.06x = 396.20 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.06x = 69,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,979.92/287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.78

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