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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.76, 397.12 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.76, 397.12 and 171.38 is: 236.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.76 : 397.12 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.76/397.12 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.76x = 397.12 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.76x = 68,058.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,058.43/287.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.51

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