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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.23, 396.39 and 175.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.23, 396.39 and 175.17 is: 241.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.23 : 396.39 = 175.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.23/396.39 = 175.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.23x = 396.39 × 175.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.23x = 69,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,433.65/287.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.74

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