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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.50, 396.76 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.50, 396.76 and 176.96 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.50 : 396.76 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.50/396.76 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.50x = 396.76 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.50x = 70,210.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,210.65/287.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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