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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 431.28 and 172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 431.28 and 172.74 is: 258.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 431.28 = 172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/431.28 = 172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 431.28 × 172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 74,499.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,499.31/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.46

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