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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.61, 396.86 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.61, 396.86 and 177.13 is: 244.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.61 : 396.86 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.61/396.86 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.61x = 396.86 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.61x = 70,295.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,295.81/287.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.41

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