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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.11, 431.33 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.11, 431.33 and 179.16 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.11 : 431.33 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.11/431.33 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.11x = 431.33 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.11x = 77,277.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,277.08/288.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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