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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.48, 396.72 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.48, 396.72 and 176.92 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.48 : 396.72 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.48/396.72 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.48x = 396.72 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.48x = 70,186.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,186.71/287.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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