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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.30, 397.74 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.30, 397.74 and 177.72 is: 245.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.30 : 397.74 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.30/397.74 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.30x = 397.74 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.30x = 70,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,686.35/288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.18

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