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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.35, 396.57 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.35, 396.57 and 176.86 is: 244.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.35 : 396.57 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.35/396.57 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.35x = 396.57 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.35x = 70,137.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,137.37/287.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.08

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