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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.80, 396.96 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.80, 396.96 and 177.33 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.80 : 396.96 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.80/396.96 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.80x = 396.96 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.80x = 70,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,394.24/287.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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