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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.21, 397.72 and 177.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.21, 397.72 and 177.67 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.21 : 397.72 = 177.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.21/397.72 = 177.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.21x = 397.72 × 177.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.21x = 70,662.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,662.91/288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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