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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.64, 396.93 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.64, 396.93 and 171.18 is: 236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.64 : 396.93 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.64/396.93 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.64x = 396.93 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.64x = 67,946.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,946.48/287.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.22

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