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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.08, 396.02 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.08, 396.02 and 176.56 is: 243.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.08 : 396.02 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.08/396.02 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.08x = 396.02 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.08x = 69,921.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,921.29/287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.56

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