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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 397.53 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 397.53 and 177.51 is: 244.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 397.53 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/397.53 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 397.53 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 70,565.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,565.55/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.89

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