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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.58, 430.65 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.58, 430.65 and 179.04 is: 268.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.58 : 430.65 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.58/430.65 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.58x = 430.65 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.58x = 77,103.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,103.58/287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.11

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