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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.31, 430.68 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.31, 430.68 and 179.04 is: 268.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.31 : 430.68 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.31/430.68 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.31x = 430.68 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.31x = 77,108.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,108.95/287.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.38

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