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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.20, 396.21 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.20, 396.21 and 176.73 is: 243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.20 : 396.21 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.20/396.21 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.20x = 396.21 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.20x = 70,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,022.19/287.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.81

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