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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.67, 396.98 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.67, 396.98 and 177.12 is: 244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.67 : 396.98 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.67/396.98 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.67x = 396.98 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.67x = 70,313.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,313.10/287.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.42

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