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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.70, 397.04 and 177.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.70, 397.04 and 177.14 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.70 : 397.04 = 177.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.70/397.04 = 177.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.70x = 397.04 × 177.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.70x = 70,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,328.79/287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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