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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 396.20 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 396.20 and 176.64 is: 243.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 396.20 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/396.20 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 396.20 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 69,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,984.77/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.68

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