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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.21, 396.14 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.21, 396.14 and 176.74 is: 243.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.21 : 396.14 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.21/396.14 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.21x = 396.14 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.21x = 70,012.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,012.90/287.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.77

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