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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.55, 396.72 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.55, 396.72 and 175.52 is: 242.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.55 : 396.72 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.55/396.72 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.55x = 396.72 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.55x = 69,630.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,630.31/287.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.15

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