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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.29, 396.37 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.29, 396.37 and 176.74 is: 243.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.29 : 396.37 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.29/396.37 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.29x = 396.37 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.29x = 70,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,054.43/287.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.85

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