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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.46, 396.60 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.46, 396.60 and 176.94 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.46 : 396.60 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.46/396.60 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.46x = 396.60 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.46x = 70,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,174.40/287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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