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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.07, 432.58 and 173.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.07, 432.58 and 173.23 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.07 : 432.58 = 173.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.07/432.58 = 173.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.07x = 432.58 × 173.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.07x = 74,935.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,935.83/288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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