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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.39, 396.36 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.39, 396.36 and 176.82 is: 243.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.39 : 396.36 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.39/396.36 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.39x = 396.36 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.39x = 70,085.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,085.12/287.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.87

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