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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.12, 396.12 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.12, 396.12 and 176.56 is: 243.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.12 : 396.12 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.12/396.12 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.12x = 396.12 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.12x = 69,938.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,938.95/287.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.59

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