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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.59, 396.79 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.59, 396.79 and 177.03 is: 244.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.59 : 396.79 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.59/396.79 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.59x = 396.79 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.59x = 70,243.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,243.73/287.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.25

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