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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.67, 396.57 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.67, 396.57 and 177.09 is: 244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.67 : 396.57 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.67/396.57 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.67x = 396.57 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.67x = 70,228.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,228.58/287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.13

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