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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.73, 397.04 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.73, 397.04 and 175.66 is: 242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.73 : 397.04 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.73/397.04 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.73x = 397.04 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.73x = 69,742.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,742.18/287.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.39

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