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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 430.58 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 430.58 and 178.66 is: 267.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 430.58 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/430.58 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 430.58 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 76,928.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,928.41/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.48

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