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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.41, 396.63 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.41, 396.63 and 176.82 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.41 : 396.63 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.41/396.63 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.41x = 396.63 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.41x = 70,132.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,132.12/287.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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