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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.18, 431.99 and 170.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.18, 431.99 and 170.92 is: 256.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.18 : 431.99 = 170.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.18/431.99 = 170.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.18x = 431.99 × 170.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.18x = 73,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,834.05/288.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.21

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