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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432.18 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 432.18 and 117 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 432.18 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/432.18 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 432.18 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 50,565.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,565.06/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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