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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.45, 396.66 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.45, 396.66 and 176.96 is: 244.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.45 : 396.66 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.45/396.66 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.45x = 396.66 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.45x = 70,192.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,192.95/287.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.19

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