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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 432.06 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 432.06 and 179.88 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 432.06 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/432.06 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 432.06 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 77,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,718.95/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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