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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.22, 397.68 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.22, 397.68 and 177.70 is: 245.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.22 : 397.68 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.22/397.68 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.22x = 397.68 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.22x = 70,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,667.74/288.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.19

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