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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 397.57 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 397.57 and 177.60 is: 244.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 397.57 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/397.57 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 397.57 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 70,607.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,607.54/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.97

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