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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.67, 396.93 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.67, 396.93 and 175.61 is: 242.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.67 : 396.93 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.67/396.93 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.67x = 396.93 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.67x = 69,705.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,705.54/287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.31

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