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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.63, 396.99 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.63, 396.99 and 171.26 is: 236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.63 : 396.99 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.63/396.99 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.63x = 396.99 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.63x = 67,986.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,986.52/287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.37

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