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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.85, 397.11 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.85, 397.11 and 177.24 is: 244.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.85 : 397.11 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.85/397.11 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.85x = 397.11 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.85x = 70,383.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,383.78/287.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.52

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