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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 397.64 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 397.64 and 171.68 is: 236.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 397.64 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/397.64 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 397.64 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 68,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,266.84/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.94

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