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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 432.21 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 432.21 and 179.88 is: 269.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 432.21 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/432.21 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 432.21 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 77,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,745.93/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.89

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