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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 397.48 and 171.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 397.48 and 171.63 is: 236.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 397.48 = 171.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/397.48 = 171.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 397.48 × 171.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 68,219.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,219.49/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.82

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