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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.40, 396.50 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.40, 396.50 and 176.84 is: 243.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.40 : 396.50 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.40/396.50 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.40x = 396.50 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.40x = 70,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,114.19/287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.96

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