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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.41, 430.50 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.41, 430.50 and 177.46 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.41 : 430.50 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.41/430.50 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.41x = 430.50 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.41x = 76,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,396.53/287.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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