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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 432.36 and 174

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 432.36 and 174 is: 261

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 432.36 = 174 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/432.36 = 174/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 432.36 × 174
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 75,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,230.64/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261

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