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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.27, 429.82 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.27, 429.82 and 176.12 is: 263.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.27 : 429.82 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.27/429.82 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.27x = 429.82 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.27x = 75,701.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,701.12/287.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.52

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