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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.63, 396.82 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.63, 396.82 and 177.13 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.63 : 396.82 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.63/396.82 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.63x = 396.82 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.63x = 70,288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,288.73/287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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