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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 396.64 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 396.64 and 177.04 is: 244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 396.64 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/396.64 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 396.64 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 70,221.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,221.15/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.26

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