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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 397.36 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 397.36 and 171.54 is: 236.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 397.36 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/397.36 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 397.36 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 68,163.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,163.13/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.64

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