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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.54, 396.39 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.54, 396.39 and 176.94 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.54 : 396.39 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.54/396.39 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.54x = 396.39 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.54x = 70,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,137.25/287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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