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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.62, 396.93 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.62, 396.93 and 177.16 is: 244.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.62 : 396.93 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.62/396.93 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.62x = 396.93 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.62x = 70,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,320.12/287.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.49

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