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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.18, 397.74 and 171.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.18, 397.74 and 171.75 is: 237.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.18 : 397.74 = 171.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.18/397.74 = 171.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.18x = 397.74 × 171.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.18x = 68,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,311.85/288.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.05

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