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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.60, 396.68 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.60, 396.68 and 175.51 is: 242.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.60 : 396.68 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.60/396.68 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.60x = 396.68 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.60x = 69,621.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,621.31/287.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.08

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