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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.19, 396.27 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.19, 396.27 and 176.67 is: 243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.19 : 396.27 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.19/396.27 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.19x = 396.27 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.19x = 70,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,009.02/287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.77

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